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September 2024 Newsletter

September 2024 Newsletter

I’m excited about the temperatures finally falling! As fall approaches, nature transitions into a season of shedding and slowing down, offering a profound reflection for our spiritual lives with Jesus. The fading colors, falling leaves, and crisp air remind us of the cycles of life—growth, harvest, and rebirth. In the same way, our spiritual journey invites us to let go of what no longer serves us, trusting in God's timing and grace.

Fall can be a time of spiritual deepening, where the external stillness mirrors an inward quiet, allowing us to draw closer to Jesus. Just as trees shed their leaves to prepare for new growth, we are invited to release burdens, sins, and distractions, making room for God's renewing presence. The harvest season also calls us to reflect on the fruits of our spiritual labor, acknowledging the ways God has been faithful, while preparing our hearts for the new things He will sow in the next season.

In this time, we can learn to trust in the unseen, knowing that even in moments of seeming inactivity, God's work continues within us, shaping us for future growth and deeper relationship with Him.

Fr. Dexter Lesieur